From the Organizer
Join us for one of the most fun and unpredictable races of the year—the Sandbagger 8K!
📍 Location: McBaine Katy Trailhead – Mile Marker 169.5
📏 Distance: Certified 8K (out-and-back) – MO21022MU
🗺 Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6170949250/
How it works:
Before the race, you’ll predict your finishing time. Runners start in staggered order based on those predictions. In theory, everyone finishes together—but this race tends to attract some very good liars 😉. The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race, earns bragging rights, and gets to add something to the 3-foot-tall traveling trophy which they keep until next year.
⏰ Important race day info:
📝 Registration (Online Only – No Race Day Registration):
👟 Not a CTC member yet?
If you aren't yet a member, you will be asked if you want to purchase a membership. If you purchase the membership, you will receive 100% discount on the race plus other benefits.
💲Non-CTC members: $10.00 entry fee
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Great Sandbagger 8K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Great Sandbagger 8K
Aug 1, 2026